Boaz - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Boaz \boaz\ is of Hebrew origin. Possibly "swiftness" or "strength". Biblical: names of several characters, including the second husband of Ruth, who treats her generously. Revived by the Puritans and occasionally used in England in the 17th and 18th centuries. Now very rare. Sometimes used in Jewish families.

Boaz has 2 variant forms: Boas and Boase.

Baby names that sound like Boaz are Baz, Bazz, Buzz and Paz.

Boaz is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Boaz. Click here to compare Boaz with related baby names.